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Got blessed and had the first long ride today with some great people. I have to give a special thanks to the wifey. She doesn't like riding in overcast, cold weather and that's exactly what we had today. But, she was a trooper and we logged quite a few miles. Road from Mount Vernon, Il down to the Cross at Bald Knob, got blessed, rode over to Great Boars of Fire and ate lunch, over to Grand Tower, IL and stood by the Mississippi River for a bit, then wandered our way around and back up to Mount Vernon. If you haven't ridden in Southern Illinois we have some great riding and NO helmet laws. Can't beat that
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You sure it's this Cross? This one is out in the boonies and just outside Bald Knob, IL. It is on a road that leads, and dead ends, at the Cross. So it would be almost impossible to drive by it without knowing the name.
There is another cross that is located right on interstate 57 up near Effingham, IL. Maybe that's the one you are thinking of.

Anyhow, it is a funny name for sure. I often think of Beevis and Butthead when someone says the name.

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Thanks Qksift. She is a trooper for sure. It got up to 60 degrees but was overcast and the humidity was at 89% so it felt much cooler and was damp which never helps. We didn't see the sun all day but thankfully it never rained either. You, and the wife need to plan a weekend this way and we'll hit all of Southern Illinois' beauty.

We can ride along the Ohio River and take in some neat places such as Cave in Rock which is a large cave overlooking the Ohio river and was used by pirates. Then Garden of The Gods, Fern Clyffe State park, Giant City State park and over to the Mississippi. Some unbelievable scenery and riding. I'll even buy you all dinner!

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That is a great area to ride. I have been to all the places you mentioned Pacfan on a bike and on a horse. I was born in Anna. I will be down there in June for a family reunion. Planning on riding down.

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That is a great area to ride. I have been to all the places you mentioned Pacfan on a bike and on a horse. I was born in Anna. I will be down there in June for a family reunion. Planning on riding down.

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We have a Bald Knob, AR just south of where we live. I have been to Mt. Vernon 1/2 dozen times but always just freeway to Dale's HD and freeway back to Arkansas. Would be great to get a guided tour of the great riding you described someday. Thanks for posting!

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You sure it's this Cross? This one is out in the boonies and just outside Bald Knob, IL. It is on a road that leads, and dead ends, at the Cross. So it would be almost impossible to drive by it without knowing the name.
There is another cross that is located right on interstate 57 up near Effingham, IL. Maybe that's the one you are thinking of.

Anyhow, it is a funny name for sure. I often think of Beevis and Butthead when someone says the name.

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We have a Bald Knob, AR just south of where we live. I have been to Mt. Vernon 1/2 dozen times but always just freeway to Dale's HD and freeway back to Arkansas. Would be great to get a guided tour of the great riding you described someday. Thanks for posting!

I'm not from Mt Vernon but I have lived here for the past 13 years or so. I'm from further down south in Illinois. I'd be glad to host an event and give you all a guided tour of the Shawnee National Forest areas that I call home.

Took a small ride to the Rusty Rail today for some beer to go. Also hit up a winery near them for a couple bottles to go, Shade Mountain Winery. Also hit up my local shop and picked up mid frame air deflectors to install tomorrow. Then home. Finally a day out on the bike!

This year will see a lot of changes. Normally every year wife and I on the bike to TN for a couple weeks end of May. Wife is retiring June 12th . This will be the first time we trailer-ed any bike. We are taking Payton with us and this seems like a better way to go. The sidecar will be on the...

We’ve been visiting the IronHorse Motorcycle Lodge for about 3 years now. We’ve tent camped, stayed in a cabin and also a covered wagon. If you’re in the area riding and plan to stay overnight you should check it out. Just be warned it may spoil you. Great people, lodging, Food and atmosphere.

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